He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the singles "Locked Up" and "Lonely", from his debut album "Trouble". His second album, "Konvicted", earned him a Grammy Award nomination for the single Smack That featuring Eminem. His latest album, "Freedom", was released in 2008. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 32 Billboard Hot 100 songs.
He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has also founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution and has a clothing label, Konvict clothing
Akon is a Muslim and has many charities of his own.
Akon's father is the Senagalese drummer Mor Thiam.
Top Chef
Akon Lyrics
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Servin' up these yams till there ain't none left,
Y'all niggas cooking babies,
I'm cooking straight chickens now who got the gravy,
Call me the top chef, keep the work and the baking soda on the top shelf,
And I'm drinking top shelf, keep the work and the baking soda on the top
Shelf
I am surround it by heavy way she is a small town muscle
A couple of mini staks packed up in that...
And you see my body gone... watch me make a shuffel
Cause I ain't playing games with you nigger
... got all your game following my twitter
If you are thinking you can do the same thing
Reconsider
The same... smoke... traffic never stopping cause I got...
So when you see the po-po creeping, riding by slow you just walk by like
You don't know me (keep moving dog) walk by like you don't know me, (keep
Moving dog)you just need to walk by like you don't know me,
Chorus
I'm all in the kitchen call me the top chef
Servin' up these yams till there ain't none left,
Y'all niggas cooking babies,
I'm cooking straight chickens now who got the gravy,
Call me the top chef, keep the work and the baking soda on the top shelf,
And I'm drinking top shelf, keep the work and the baking soda on the top
Shelf
Gucci mane and juice mane love to cook the caine, baking soda shawty bought
An arm and hammer chain, coke I need a frier, imma cut the water on, then I
Cut the eye up, I love to keep my stove on,
Arab money (wow) a-rod money, (wow) gucci mane juice man akon cross
Country,
Work make the pot skirt same color my white shit, 50 bags of light purp,
Smashing in my spyker,
Cooking up whippin' up same crocker rock ya block,
Living room the chicken room kitchen full of cooking pots,
Trappin' like the 80's 2009 gucci nino, my life a nation movie it's gucci
Mane tarintino
So when you see the po-po creeping, riding by slow you just walk by like
You don't know me (keep moving dog) walk by like you don't know me, (keep
Moving dog)you just need to walk by like you don't know me,
Chorus
I'm all in the kitchen call me the top chef
Servin' up these yams till there ain't none left,
Y'all niggas cooking babies,
I'm cooking straight chickens now who got the gravy,
Call me the top chef, keep the work and the baking soda on the top shelf,
And I'm drinking top shelf, keep the work and the baking soda on the top
Shelf
The lyrics to Akon's song Top Chef describe the life of a small-time drug dealer who considers himself a top chef in the kitchen. He boasts about serving up "yams," which is slang for crack cocaine, and cooking "straight chickens," which refers to selling pure cocaine rather than cutting it with other substances. He also derides other drug dealers who he claims are "cooking babies," or selling drugs to children. In the chorus, he repeats the mantra "call me the top chef," implying that he is a master in his field.
Throughout the song, Akon describes himself as a skilled cook who keeps his "work and baking soda on the top shelf." This is a nod to the fact that baking soda is often used to cut cocaine to increase profits. He also mentions a "couple of mini staks packed up," which could refer to the stacks of cash he has made from drug sales. He warns listeners to avoid attracting attention from the police by walking past them as if they don't know him.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a dangerous and illegal lifestyle, showcasing the risks and rewards of the drug trade. It also highlights the confidence and bravado that many in this world possess, as they see themselves as skilled professionals rather than criminals.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm all in the kitchen call me the top chef
I am fully committed to my drug operation and am in control, like a master chef
Servin' up these yams till there ain't none left
I am successfully selling all of my drugs until I run out
Y'all niggas cooking babies
My competitors are using low-quality drugs and are not operating on the same level as me
I'm cooking straight chickens now who got the gravy
I am now selling high-quality drugs and am making a lot of profit
Call me the top chef, keep the work and the baking soda on the top shelf
I am the best in this drug game and I keep my materials stored safely
And I'm drinking top shelf, keep the work and the baking soda on the top Shelf
I am celebrating my success by drinking expensive liquor
So when you see the po-po creeping, riding by slow you just walk by like You don't know me (keep moving dog) walk by like you don't know me, (keep Moving dog)you just need to walk by like you don't know me
If the police are around, act like you don't know me and keep moving so we can avoid getting caught
Contributed by Lily K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ashley SMith
I love this song!!!
Anthony Ingram
New song for the kitchen lmfao
Hector Sosa
This is my song XD
Lucci Tarantino
If you can find the actually akon verse lyrics on the Internet you win... Seriously its MIA